Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. 325th Avenue 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. 304th Avenue 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Alpine Slide & Remi's Ridge 7.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Green Downhill & Watch Tower 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Green Downhill–Jump Line, 5 sights 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 74 min of walking

6. Spring Street Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 58 min of walking

7. Hickory Trail–Oak Trail, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Hickory Trail & Oak Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 81 min of walking

9. Cedar Trail 11.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Lake Galena 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 28 min of walking

11. Cedar Ridge Viewpoint & Eagle Scout Trail 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Cattesse Trail & Chief Peosta Trail via Eagle Scout Trail 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

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